PS... Prep + Perfect Vitamin Enriched Moisturising Primer
The Primark PS... Prep + Perfect Vitamin Enriched Moisturising Primer is a misc. Our analysis of its 28 ingredients (20 low-risk) rates it Excellent (92/100). Heads up: it contains fragrance, which can irritate sensitive or reactive skin.
Product Ingredient Safety Breakdown (EWG Rating Ratings)
CIR Findings Breakdown
| EWG | CIR | Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
1
|
|
Water
(Solvent) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
Propylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Humectant, Skin Conditioningagent Miscellaneous, Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
|
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
(Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Octyldodecanol
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Perfuming, Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
|
Pentaerythrityl Distearate
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsifying) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Antimicrobial) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Glyceryl Stearate SE
(Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
Bad for Oily Skin
|
|
1
|
A
|
Glyceryl Stearate
(Emollient, Emulsifying) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
3
|
A
|
PEG-100 Stearate
(Surfactant) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
|
|
Avena Sativa Kernel Oil
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Niacinamide
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Smoothing) |
|
4
|
A
|
Phenoxyethanol
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
Paraben
|
|
1
|
A
|
Carbomer
(Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Gel Forming, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Chlorphenesin
(Cosmetic Biocide, Antimicrobial, Preservative) |
|
|
|
|
PARFUM
(Fragrance, Perfuming) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Surfactant Cleansingagent, Emulsifying) |
|
|
3
|
|
Tocopheryl Acetate
(Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning) |
Bad for Oily Skin
|
|
|
|
3-O-ETHYL ASCORBIC ACID
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Panthenol
(Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
3
|
B
|
Sodium Hydroxide
(Denaturant, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Xanthan Gum
(Binding Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Skin Conditioning, Surfactant Emulsifying Agent, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Binding, Gel Forming, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
|
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
(Chelating Agent) |
|
|
6
|
|
Limonene
(Deodorant, Perfuming, Solvent) |
Allergens
|
|
5
|
|
Citronellol
(Fragrance, Masking) |
Allergens
|
7
|
|
Geraniol
(Fragrance, Masking, Tonic) |
Allergens
|
|
3
|
|
CI 19140
(Colorant, Cosmetic Colorant) |
|
|
3
|
|
CI 14700
(Cosmetic Colorant) |
